@@ -41,6 +41,8 @@ You should adjust the resource specifications based on your job's requirements a
**Modules and Environment**: The environment setup in the script, e.g. via `module load`, depends on the software and modules available on the cluster.
You can use our [SLURM Job Script Generator](https://manitofigh.github.io/SlurmJobGeneration/) to help you build the script you need.
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Users should understand the policies on data privacy and user responsibilities.
## Getting started on the machine (account, quota, password)
## Getting started on the cluster (account, quota, password)
Before you start using the Star cluster, please read Hofstra University's [Acceptable Use Guidelines](http://www.hofstra.edu/scs/aug).
A general introduction to the Star HPC cluster, research community, and support group be found at [starhpc.hofstra.io](https://starhpc.hofstra.io).
## How to get an account and a CPU quota on Star
To be able to work on the Star cluster, you must have an account and you must have been granted CPU time on the system. There are two ways to achieve this:
### Hofstra Quota
“Local users” (i.e. users from Hofstra or affiliated with Hofstra in some
way) can apply for an account and a quota from Hofstra’s share of Star. If
you want to apply for such a quota follow the instructions here:
*[How to get a local account on Star](huquota.html)
### Research Council Quota
Regional users (including users from Hofstra) may apply for an account and a
CPU quota from the Research Council's share of Star. If you want to
apply for such a quota please use this [regional quota form](https://www.example.com/application/project/).
To be able to work on the Star cluster, you must have an account and you must have been granted CPU time on the system.
## How to get an account on Star
Members of Hofstra University, Nassau Community College, or Adelphi University, and other researchers affiliated with these institutions in some way may apply for an account.
### Requesting an account
To get an account on Star, you need to complete out the registration form. There, you will need to provide us the following information:
- Your full name, date of birth, and nationality.
- Your position (master student, PhD, PostDoc, staff member,
visitor/guest).
- Your mobile phone number. This is necessary for recovery of
passwords.
- Your institutional mail address (i.e. your work email at the
research institution to which you belong)
- The name and address of the instruction you belong to; also
including name of the center, institute etc.
- Institution username or a preferred username. If you are a member of
Hofstra and already have a Hofstra account, you must enter your Hofstra
username. A username is defined as a sequence of two to thirty lowercase
alphanumeric characters, where the first letter may only be a lowercase
character.
- Necessary additional group and account memberships.
- Optional: If you know in advance, please let us know: how many CPU
hours you expect to use, how much long-term storage space (GB) you
will need, and what software you will use. Partial answers are also
welcome. The more we know about the needs of our users, the better
services we can provide and the better we can plan for the future.
**If you are a staff member and need to get a local project,** we need information about the project:
- Name of the project
- Brief description of the project
- Field of science for the project
- Name of additonal members of the project
**If you are a student, PhD or post-doc,** you need to also provide us
with the name of your advisor and name of the project you are to be a
member of.
Submit the above information through the online registration form.
Windows and Mac users can use Cyberduck for similar functionality. WinSCP is another option for Windows, and FileZilla can be used across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Windows and Mac users can use [Cyberduck](https://cs.hofstra.edu/docs/pages/guides/cyberduck_setup.html) for similar functionality. WinSCP is another option for Windows, and FileZilla can be used across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
### High-Performance Tools
For large data transfers, the performance can vary greatly depending on the source's location and bandwidth. Hofstra does not have unlimited Internet bandwidth, so transfers from external sources might be slower. For high-performance transfers, users are encouraged to use utilities like rsync, which is supported and recommended for its efficiency.
## Subversion and Rsync
## Rsync
Rsync is particularly useful and recommended for transferring files to and from the Star HPC Cluster. It provides an efficient way to sync files and directories across different locations while minimizing data transfer.
Rsync is a particularly useful tool and is recommended for transferring files to and from the Star HPC Cluster. It provides an efficient way to sync files and directories across different locations while minimizing data transfer.
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## Support
For assistance with storage and backup issues or any other inquiries, users can contact the Star HPC Cluster support team at Starhpcsupport@hofstra.edu.
For assistance with storage and backup issues or any other inquiries, users can contact the Star HPC Cluster support team at <support@starhpc.hofstra.io>.
